Kanazawa Culinary Adventure: Exclusive Auction Tour and Dinner Experience

【STORY】

Join a special tour at the wholesale market where the second earliest auction in Japan begins at 3:30 in the morning! You can get up close to the main auction, which usually takes place in areas restricted to non-participants. 

During this tour, you'll explore the market alongside professionals in the distribution industry, learning about the auction process, the work involved in the market, and insights into seasonal ingredients. 

In the evening, delight in a meal at Hatachu, featured in the Michelin Guide Hokuriku 2021. Indulge in a special course featuring fish auctioned that day and locally sourced fresh vegetables.

【HIGHLIGHTS】

• Experience a unique opportunity to observe the auction starting at 3:30 in the morning, an experience not available elsewhere.
  
• Learn a lot from market professionals about auctions, market operations, and the seafood bounty of the Hokuriku region.
  
• Indulge in a special course meal featuring locally sourced fresh ingredients.

【SCHEDULE】

＜Part 1＞

 [03:00] Gather in front of Kanazawa Central Wholesale Market
 [03:00] Introduction of the Market and Auction
 [03:30] Auction Observation
 [03:50] Wholesaler Facility Tour
 [04:10] Market Facilities Tour
 [04:30] Disband after the Auction Observation

 ＜Part 2＞

 [18:00] Gather at Hatachu (Enjoy a course meal)
 [20:00] End

※Please note that the guide will not accompany you for dinner, allowing you to savor a leisurely evening at your own pace.

【Other things to note】

• Duration：210 minutes
• Meeting Point：
  ★gathering at 3:00 in the morning： Kanazawa Central Wholesale Market　[MAP]
  4-7-1 Sainen, Kanazawa City, Ishikawa, 920-0025
  ★gathering at 18:00： Hatachu　[MAP]
  4-21 Konohanacho, Kanazawa City, Ishikawa 920-0852
  
• Access：About 5 minutes by taxi from Kanazawa Station
• Pick-up：Hotel pickup is available. 
  If you wish to arrange a pickup, please provide the hotel name in the reservation form.
• Language support：Japanese, English
• Included：
  ・Experience fee
  ・Guide fee
  ・Market Tour fee
  ・Dinner(Course Meal)
  
• Excluded：
  ・Transportation
  ・Dinner Beverage
  
• Items to bring：
  ・Comfortable and practical footwear (Avoid heels or slippery shoes)
  
• Clothes：
  ・Comfortable clothes easy to move in
  ・Shoes should be sneakers or boots
   ※The ground may be slippery.
  
• Participation requirements：
  ・For children under the age of 6, the tour is free of charge.
  
• Free Wi-Fi：No
• Toilet：Yes (Western-style)
• Other things to note：
  ・In certain areas, photography may be restricted due to copyright and image rights protection.
  ・ Please note that the tour may not be conducted on market holidays or in case auctions are canceled due to inclement weather. Your understanding in such situations is appreciated.
  

【CANCELLATION POLICY】

Until 72 hours before the experience start time: 0%
From 72 hours before the experience start time to start time: 100%
Cancellation after the experience has started or cancellation without contact: 100%
※Right after the online settlement is made, a cancellation fee of 10% will be incurred in case of cancellation.
※The cancellation fee includes handling charges.